Thrive Alcohol Free

Dupe Witherick
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Welcome to Thrive Alcohol Free, a podcast where we will explore life without alcohol and how this leads to thriving in every area of life. This podcast will show that being alcohol free is certainly not boring and is in fact the best kept secret. By making alcohol insignificant in your life, endless possibilities await. When you stop drinking you are not giving up anything, only gaining! Each week, we'll have guests who have chosen to become alcohol free and we’ll discover what thriving alcohol free means to them! I'm so excited you're here! Get in touch via Instagram @thrivealcoholfree.

  1. OCT 2

    93. Living Clear with James Swanwick: Breaking Free From Alcohol

    Today’s guest is James Swanwick, an Australian-American stop drinking expert, author, investor, entrepreneur, and former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN. He is the creator of Alcohol Free Lifestyle, host of the Alcohol Free Lifestyle podcast, and author of the newly released book Clear: TheOnly Neuroscience-Based Method For High Achievers To Finally Break Free From Alcohol. James has been alcohol free for 15 years and is considered one of the pioneers of the modern alcohol-free movement. ✨ We talk about: His story of becoming alcohol freeHow being alcohol free is a style of lifeAA vs other methodsDrifting in your 40s, 50s, and 60sHis new book Clear🎧 Hit play now. Connect with James: 🌐 Alcohol Free Lifestyle 🌐 Swanwick Sleep 📸Instagram: @jamesswanwick If you enjoy this episode: 📲 Listen, download, and subscribe, so you never miss an episode. ⭐ Leave a review — it helps more people find the show. 💌 Share this with a friend who’s ready for their own turning point.   Take the next step: ✨ Let’s grab a virtual coffee: 20-minute connection call — Book yours here

    53 min

  2. SEP 11

    92. Playing Clean with Anne Skriba

    What happens when you combine lessons from sports playbooks with the power of going alcohol-free? 🏀✨ Anne Skriba, former D2/D3 college athlete, basketball coach,and 5x certified alcohol-free empowerment coach, shares how her journey from “functional drinker” to alcohol-free reinvention has reshaped her identity and purpose. Today, she helps others use sports-inspired strategies to thrivealcohol free and embrace new possibilities. ✨ In this episode, we explore: Anne’s path to becoming alcohol-free and how a singlequestion from her therapist changed everythingHow to embrace identity shifts and reinvent yourself beyond old labelsDreaming again and reconnecting with what truly lights you upBreaking free from the need for external validation 🎧 Hit play to hear a natural, heartfelt conversation about transformation, resilience, and thriving beyond the bottle. Connect with Anne:🌐Clean Play CoachingInstagram: @cleanplaycoachingPodcast: Clean Play Podcast Have you ditched drinking and want to become an Alcohol Free Coach. Find out more and apply for the Empowered AF Coaching Certification HERE. 💌 Take the next step: Let's have virtual coffee: Book Yours Here

    49 min

  3. AUG 28

    91. Finding True Love In Your 40s with Andrea Balboni

    What if love isn’t something you’ve missed out on — but something waiting for you when you finally step into alignment? 💫 Today’s guest Andrea Balboni, Relationships and IntimacyCoach and founder of Lush Coaching, shares how she went from being single most of her adult life to finding true love in her 40s. Now, she helps individuals and couples cultivate confidence, connection, and fulfilment in their relationships — blending modern psychology, neuroscience, embodiment work, and ancient wisdom traditions. ✨ In this conversation we explore: How she found true love later in life (and why that’spossible for you too)The masculine and feminine in all of usWhy leaders often struggle with intimacy — and how to changethatWhat living a “lush life” really looks like🎧Hit play now and see what might be possible for your own love story. Connect with Andrea: 🌐 https://www.lushcoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreabalboni_lush/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabalboni/ If you enjoy this episode: 📲Listen, download, and subscribe, so you never miss an episode. ⭐Leave a review — it helps more people find the show. 💌Share this with a friend who’s ready for their own turning point. Take the next step: ⁠✨ Join The Thriving Leader 3-Day Experience: Sign Up Here ✨ Explore the Marrakech Magic VIP Experience: Apply Here ✨ Let’s grab a virtual coffee: 15-minute connection call ⁠Book yours here

    57 min

  4. AUG 21

    90. From Wine Owner To NA Drinks Advocate with Martha Wright

    For 25 years, Martha Wright was immersed in the wine industry. But 6.5 years ago, she had a radical realisation: alcohol was no longer serving her. When she gave herself permission to choose differently, everything changed. She began questioning the myths we’re sold about drinking — and discovered a more vibrant, liberated way of living. Today, Martha is a sobriety and mindful drinking coach, helping high-achievers rewrite their relationship with alcohol without deprivation, shame, or fear of missing out. ✨ In this conversation, we explore: Martha’s journey to becoming alcohol-freeThe hidden alcohol myths we’ve been taught to believeWhy curiosity and fascination are powerful tools for changeThe truth about moderationHow self-care becomes a superpower on this path🎧 Hit play now and feel the spark of what’s possible when you choose freedom over autopilot. Connect with Martha🌐Website📸Instagram✨Check out her newsletter + Sober October coaching program. If you love this episode:📲Download + subscribe so you never miss one⭐Leave a review (it helps more people find the show)💌Share it with a friend who’s ready for their own turning point 👉 And if you’re craving your own breakthrough:✨Join The Thriving Leader 3-Day Experience✨Explore the Marrakech Magic VIP Experience✨Book a Virtual Coffee with me — let’s explorewhat freedom could look like for you.

    1h 2m

  5. AUG 14

    89. Marrakech Magic with Dupe Witherick

    From the moment I stepped off the plane in Marrakech, I knew I was meant to be here. The colours, the culture, the people, the mountains — every part of this city has shifted me in ways I didn’t expect. In this episode, I’m sharing what living here since January has been like, from wandering the medina to coaching in various places, and why this city has become the perfect backdrop for my Marrakech Magic VIP Experiences. If you’ve been feeling like something’s missing — even though your life looks great on paper — this conversation will give you a glimpse of what happens when you step out of your usual surroundings and into a space that calls you forward. We’ll talk about:🌿 What Marrakech has taught me about alignment and clarity🌿 The power of environment in unlocking your next chapter🌿 The Marrakech Magic VIP Experience — and why it could be your turning point🌿 How to rewire your reality and create the life you actually want🌿 The model of reality, decision-making, and setting your mind to work for you Whether you’re here for travel inspiration, deep transformation, or a nudge to finally make your move, you’ll leave with ideas, stories, and a little Moroccan magic to take into your own life. If you enjoy this episode:📲 Listen, download, and subscribe so you never miss an insight.⭐ Leave a review — it helps more people find the show.💌 Share this with a friend who’s ready for their own turning point. Take the next step:✨ Explore the Marrakech Magic VIP Experience: Apply here ✨ Work 1:1 with me right now: Book a Breakthrough Session ✨ Activate your personal power: Personal Power Activation✨ Let’s grab a virtual coffee: 15-minute connection call Book yours here

    29 min

  6. JUL 31

    88. Finding Your Creativity Again with Rebecca Guevara Wingler

    What if removing alcohol didn’t just change your habits—but brought your creativity roaring back to life? At 60, Rebecca Guevara Wingler said goodbye to drinking and hello to the gifts she thought were long gone. In this powerful conversation, we explore how ditching alcohol can unlock parts of yourself you didn’t even realise were missing. Rebecca is an Artist, Certified Life Coach, and ALP Practitioner who uses creativity as a tool for healing. She’s a thought leader in Art as Medicine, helping women shift limiting beliefs and reclaim their self-trust, purpose, and expression. ✨ We talk about: The impact of starting to drink youngHow alcohol became “normal” for so longThe red wine trapThe moment she knew she was doneRediscovering creativity—and herselfWhat she’s learned nearly 5 years alcohol-free 🎧 Hit play and let this conversation remind you what’s possible when you clear the fog.   Connect with Rebecca:🌐Website📸Instagram🖌️Join her soulful watercolour workshops + get on the waitlist for Unfold—her new program for women ready to rise from alcohol, loss, or life transitions.   ✨ Want support for Alcohol-Free August?My 21-Day Email Challenge is packed with everything you need to feel good about taking a break:✔️Mindset, nutrition, self-care + alcohol-free swaps✔️Inspiring quotes & journal prompts✔️Bonus tools like EFT for cravings, helpful guides & podcast episodes✔️A downloadable journal to track your journey Ready for deeper support?🌟Personal Power Activation🪄Marrakech Magic: 1:1 VIP Experience☕Or let’s connect for a 15-minute Virtual Coffee—a no-pressure chat to feel into what’s next for you. 💜 If this episode speaks to you, don’t forget to subscribe, rate & review—it helps more people find their freedom too.

    1h 10m

  7. JUL 24

    87. Midlife Crisis or Opportunity?

    What if this isn’t a crisis… but a chance to rewrite the script? In this solo episode, I dive into the often-overlooked magic of midlife—where things may feel uncertain, but your power to choose again has never been stronger. ✨ Inside this episode:→ Why the “Be-Do-Have” model might be keeping you stuck → The sneaky habits that drain energy (and how to reclaim it) → What Blue Zones can teach us about vitality and purpose → Passion, purpose, and the path to feeling truly alive → Routines, rituals & micro-decisions that shift everything → Is there a “limitless pill” for women in midlife? (Spoiler: yes) This is a conversation for the woman who feels like something’s missing—who’s ready to remember who she is and start choosing differently. 🌟Want to take it further?If this episode sparked something, here are 3 ways we can connect deeper: ☕Virtual Coffee – A 15-minute chat to connect, zero pressure ✨ Human Design Sessions – 20% off this week only! 🪄 Marrakech Magic – 1:1 VIP experience designed for deep recalibration Just click the link in my bio, or drop into my inbox. I'd love to meet you exactly where you are. 💜 If this spoke to you, don’t forget to subscribe, rate & review—it helps more women find their freedom too.

    40 min

  8. JUL 17

    86. Meditation, Alcohol-Free Living & the Shift Within with Ashley Paquin

    We dive into the transformational power of meditation and the incredible shifts that happen when we create space to slow down and tune in. Ashley Paquin joins me to talk about how COVID changed herrelationship with alcohol in a negative way—something so many women will relate to—and how that experience ultimately led her to an alcohol-free life. Ashley has hosted 9 international retreats around the world. Belief change is her magic wand, and it’s always done with respect and reverence. Her mission? To awaken the life force, potential, and love in people. She’s also hosting a slow living & mindfulness retreat in Portugal in October 2025. ✨We cover: How COVID shifted her relationship with alcohol Ashley’s alcohol-free journey The power of meditation and retreats to transform our lives How much is possible beyond what we believe What it means to have the courage to change 🎧 Hit play and let this one land in your body. Connect with Ashley:🌐ashleypaquin.com📸Instagram📺YouTube Want to work 1:1 with me right now?🌟Personal Power Activation🪄Marrakech Magic: 1:1 VIP Experience Or let’s grab a virtual coffee! ☕ A 15-minute connection call (because that’s my Human Design magic).📅Book yours here 💜 If this episode speaks to you, don’t forget to subscribe, rate & review—it helps more people find their freedom too.

    48 min
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Welcome to Thrive Alcohol Free, a podcast where we will explore life without alcohol and how this leads to thriving in every area of life. This podcast will show that being alcohol free is certainly not boring and is in fact the best kept secret. By making alcohol insignificant in your life, endless possibilities await. When you stop drinking you are not giving up anything, only gaining! Each week, we'll have guests who have chosen to become alcohol free and we’ll discover what thriving alcohol free means to them! I'm so excited you're here! Get in touch via Instagram @thrivealcoholfree.

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  • Creator
    Dupe Witherick
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dupe Witherick
  • Show Website
    Thrive Alcohol Free

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